Land vehicles – Wheeled – Running gear
Patent
1994-11-03
1996-09-24
Dickson, Paul N.
Land vehicles
Wheeled
Running gear
296189, 296203, B62D 2100
Patent
active
055583687
ABSTRACT:
A fiber reinforced plastic composite chassis incorporates flexible panel suspension structure between generally rigid chassis members, to accommodate, dissipate and absorb bending and torsional loads encountered by the chassis.
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Deere & Company
Dickson Paul N.
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